Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm f/5-7.1 OIS announced

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PRESS RELEASE

Panasonic is pleased to introduce the new LUMIX S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S. (S-R100500) interchangeable lens based on the L-Mount system standard.

As the first^*1 ultra-telephoto zoom lens in the LUMIX S Series lineup to cover a focal length of up to 500mm, this lens supports lens teleconverters, enabling ultra-telephoto shooting with a combined focal length of up to 1000mm. It delivers high resolution and beautiful bokeh across the entire zoom range, enabling photographers and videographers to capture stunning images and footage in a wide variety of shooting scenarios including wildlife, motorsports, and landscapes.

With an optimized lens element arrangement and Dual Phase Linear Motor, the lens achieves a remarkably compact design with an overall length of just 196.1mm, while delivering impressive ultra-telephoto performance. High-speed, high-precision, and silent autofocus, combined with Dual I.S. 2 image stabilization supporting up to 7.0 stops*³, ensures exceptional portability and handheld shooting support, expanding creative possibilities in the field.

The lens is also designed for intuitive operation, featuring a customisable focus ring and a focus button. The focus ring can be used as a control ring, by assigning preferred settings such as aperture or other customisable parameters, while the focus button allows users to assign their preferred functions, enabling a highly personalised and responsive shooting experience. To meet the growing demand for video production, the lens also incorporates features such as focus breathing suppression and micro-step aperture control for smooth exposure transitions, supporting high-quality video performance.

With this product, Panasonic aims to contribute to expanding the creative scope by providing a compact yet powerful ultra-telephoto shooting experience for both enthusiasts and professionals.

The First Ultra-Telephoto Zoom Lens in the LUMIX S Series Covering Up to 500mm

• Maintains high resolution across the entire zoom range, delivering sharp detail and beautiful bokeh even at maximum aperture
• Covers focal lengths from 100mm to 500mm; compatible with lens teleconverters for ultra-telephoto shooting up to 1000mm

Powerful 7.0-stop Dual I.S. 2 for Unshakable Stability and Enhanced Mobility

• Achieves highly effective image stabilization with 7.0-stop Dual I.S. 2
• Ultra-telephoto zoom reaches in a remarkably compact 196.1mm design
• High-speed, high-precision AF powered by a Dual Phase Linear Motor

Intuitive Operability for Focused Shooting

• Focus ring can be assigned to control shooting settings such as aperture (Control Ring function) 
• Focus button can be assigned to support intuitive operations such as Hybrid Zoom